The Donut House Thornton

The Donut House Thornton

Reviews Summary

The Donut House receives overwhelmingly positive reviews for its delicious, fresh donuts with unique flavors and fillings made to order. Customers consistently praise the friendly, welcoming staff and excellent service. Highlights include fluffy croissant donuts, gourmet options, and gluten-free varieties. Some mention high prices or occasional service issues near closing time, but most agree it's among the best donut shops in the area, with many calling it their new favorite. The shop's warm atmosphere and attention to detail make it a standout destination for donut lovers.

About This Listing

Has Chocolate Variety
Has Luxurious
Has Specialties
Has Yeast Donuts
Has Fruit Flavors
Artisan Made
Family Owned Business

Who Can Visit?

Most donut shops welcome all ages—perfect for families and kids
Some locations offer sit-down areas, while others are grab-and-go
No prior ordering knowledge needed—staff can help you choose flavors
Casual dress is welcome—some shops may have outdoor seating
Allergy-friendly options may be available (ask in advance)
Group orders and celebrations welcome—pre-orders may be required

*Note: Seating, menu, and accessibility may vary by shop. Contact your local spot for details.*

First-Time Visitors

First-time guests can simply walk in and browse the display or menu. Staff are happy to offer recommendations and explain specialty flavors. Some shops even offer sample bites or combo deals for newcomers.

Common Considerations:

Allergens Some donuts may contain nuts, dairy, or gluten—always ask if unsure
Availability Popular flavors can sell out early, especially on weekends

*Note: Menus and specials may vary. Ask staff or check online for daily options.*

What to Bring

Cash or card—most donut shops accept both, but some are cashless
Phone or camera—perfect for snapping and sharing your sweet finds
Appetite! Fresh donuts are best enjoyed warm and on the spot

*Note: Payment methods and policies vary by location. Check signage or ask staff.*

Preparing for Your Visit

Check store hours and peak times—early visits offer the best selection
Call ahead for large orders or special boxes
Bring friends or coworkers—sharing a dozen is half the fun
Dress casually—many shops are walk-up counters or offer outdoor seating
Leave pets at home unless it’s a pet-friendly location
Check for limited-time flavors, holidays specials, or preorder events
Set a treat budget if you’re shopping with kids
Bring a reusable bag or box if buying in bulk

*Note: Each shop may offer different experiences—check social media for updates.*

How to Get Started

Most shops accept walk-ins! For custom orders, pre-ordering is best. Ask about gift boxes or subscription options.

Other Helpful Info

Visits usually take 10–30 minutes, unless you're sitting down to enjoy
Weekends can be busier—plan ahead for quicker service
Seasonal or limited-edition donuts often rotate monthly
Some locations offer donut decorating kits or workshops
Gift cards, boxes, and party platters are often available

*Note: Features, pricing, and offerings vary by donut shop. Always check ahead.*

Features

Has Chocolate Variety
Has Luxurious
Has Specialties
Has Yeast Donuts
Has Fruit Flavors
Artisan Made
Family Owned Business

Contact Information

Address

16607 Washington St

Thornton, Colorado 80023

Hours

Monday 6AM-7PM
Tuesday 6AM-7PM
Wednesday 6AM-7PM
Thursday 6AM-7PM
Friday 6AM-7PM
Saturday 6AM-7PM
Sunday 6AM-2PM

Customer Reviews

Stopped by this donut shop 15 minutes before closing time. I've read very good reviews about both the service and the donuts, but maybe today was not a good day. It was close to closing time, but they were still open, and we totally got the vibe from the moment that we walked in that they couldn't wait to leave. We were greeted with "we're closing already" as soon as we walked in. I walked up to the glass case because there were donuts in there but was immediately told, "we're only selling the boxed donuts

From the moment I walked into The Donut House, I was met with warmth and kindness. The staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating, even offering coffee and samples while I waited. They went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect, and their enthusiasm for what they do truly shows. And the doughnuts? Absolutely amazing! So good, in fact, that my 7-year-old asked if we could get them every day! If you're looking for delicious, fresh doughnuts and top-notch service, this is the place to go.

Delicious and fresh. Horribly expensive. $17 for 4 donuts? Sure, I'd pay that if it was a patisserie on the Champs-?lys?es in Paris but not Thornton.

I?ll start off saying the cloud white filling is incredible and I?ll definitely come back for it. Having said that, I wasn?t 100% impressed. They did not open on time, so even though no one else was in line, I didn?t get out of the shop until 6:18. They also said they had dairy free donuts, but that is very misleading. I did not see the tiny, hand written, post it on the side of the donut case saying that dairy free donuts had eggs until after I paid. Eggs are dairy, so none of the donuts are dairy free. Th

This place has the best donuts in Colorado period. Every flavor is fresh and cooked to perfection. The filled donuts are done as you order and you have your choice of fillings. The cronuts are so fluffy and flaky they melt in your mouth like little clouds. I can't recommend this place enough.

Delicious donuts - and I HIGHLY recommend trying their cronuts? I had never had one before, and they were SOOO good. Will for sure be back!

Fantastic donuts. There are (sometimes) two different gluten free options. One type is baked (not fried), and Mo bakes them in separate trays to avoid cross contamination. And the staff are happy to change into clean gloves when serving those donuts. My wife and daughter have Celiac disease, and we've had these on two different weekends with no issues. And they're incredibly delicious.(See the attached pics of the baked GF options). Sometimes he has fried GF options as well. Those are fried in the same oil

Everything! I don't usually eat sweets but they have something for everyone. The donuts are light and fluffy with just the right amount of glaze and specialty donuts/Danishes are incredible! There are plenty of savory options like breakfast burritos, a jalapeno and cheese "Danish" option and the friendliest owner!!! There are many options if you want half/whole dozens of different types of donuts. I also overheard they do catering. :D There was so much to see I guess I'll have to go back...for research purp

Huge variety of flavors and the flavor is outstanding. AND?and the full the donuts with the cream or fruit of your choice. Great place and will definitely be back soon.

You need to stop in and get the amazing donuts they have here! Freshly made and tasty. Owner is friendly and takes pride in his food. Highly recommended!!

I'm usually not a huge donut person, but we stopped by because we were in the area, and I'm glad we did! Loved everything we got. The mini croissant is delicious and the berry doughnut reminds me of a fruit cake!! Will definitely be back!

This was a great find the donuts were fantastic I ordered two chocolate bars and they filled them to order as opposed to prefilled giving me 12 choices of filling. The workers were all very pleasant to talk to. I would highly recommend going in saying hello and picking up some these fantastic donuts.

This place is fantastic. We walked in at closing time, and they had already boxed up their donuts for the day. We planned to come back another time, and the owner handed us a box and said happy new year! What a kind surprise and great service. Then we actually got to try the donuts... and YUM. They are very good. We will definitely be back!

Stopped in for a mid-morning treat ?? The pineapple fritters were D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S ?? We also tried the cronut holes (croissant donut holes) and they we very flaky and soft?? Definitely recommend stopping in and supporting this small business ??

Yum! We had the creme brulee donut and the cronut, they did not disappoint. The donut was light and loaded with vanilla custard and the cronut was flaky and sweet. We bought a couple fun donuts for the road. If you like donuts it's a can't miss! The service was friendly and helpful. First impression was fantastic! ??

Nice new location. Very similar to the other donut house locations but seems to have quality control issues. The lamination on the Cronut was not great and the cherry fritter was not completely cooked with a doughy center. There are better donuts especially for the price.

This was my family's first time there and it did not disappoint! We were greeted with samples of their cronuts and they were delicious! The service was very friendly and inviting. The food is incredible. I recommend the cronuts and Spinach Feta Pastry. We will be back for sure!

Tried to go two Wednesdays in a row arrive at 6am since says open at 6am I waited around till 6:10 still not open I couldn't wait any longer cause had to drive to work. So either need to fix this or change your hours. Highly disappointed

Heard some good things about this place, unfortunately my experience doesn't match. Wife and I got a half dozen for $21 ?? The donuts were half as good as Winchell's, but cost twice the money. I always thought Winchell's was an inferior donut shop, I guess they've at least got better quality than this location. The young lady who helped us also have my wife a stink face after she placed her order. All-in-all I wouldn't recommend this location. Might try a different location, but doubt it.

Edit: I can?t say enough good things about this place! I came again on a Thursday and the donuts were soo fresh and soft and tasty! The guy working today was so nice and extremely sweet. I can?t wait to make this my regular place! Super packed the grand opening day! The donuts were amazing and beautiful! The owner was super nice and helpful. They stuff your donuts with cream right in front of you fresh when you order it. Can?t wait to come back!

The doughnuts are great, the price is outrageous though, I came in this morning and bought 2 doughnuts, a creme brulee, and a berry cream, I admit they were good. But at the register when the gentlemen told me $20 and some change, it was wild. I really expected a much more exceptional doughnut. I think a $10 doughnut should be incredible not average.

Used TooGoodToGo for my first time trying this place. Being someone from NY who is used to the best food at her fingertips was very surprised on how good these were. The store owner was very personable and other staff members were very friendly. I will go again!

The service is friendly! The donuts are fresh, lots of variety. We tried the cronuts (croissant donuts) today and they were delicious ?? Sign up for rewards as they give $5 off second trip.

These donuts were so fresh and delicious! Service was very friendly, making the experience wonderful!

Bought a half dozen of their regular donuts which their menu says it?s 13 and some change yet the girl in the front charged me 18 and some change. I didn?t realize it until after I checked my receipt. Donuts were ok but not worth the price. They don?t seem honest, I would check out other donut places.

Such Amazing fresh, uniquely yummy donuts. Mo has great customer service skills and is so patient explaining and waiting for us to chose.

Service was warm & welcoming. Donuts were tasty...place was organized & clean.

Amazing donuts! Drive past 2 others to get these! Always fresh and taste great! Staff is super nice and friendly!

I visited the Donut House via a friends recommendation and they were extremely busy. I was amazed by the customer service as Alana was the only one in there and she not only got everyone's donuts and pastries out in a timely manner, but remained cheerful and upbeat, even when the line started to touch the door. She was even offering samples as additions for no extra cost. I was lucky enough to run into the owner, and you could tell how passionate he was not only about making sure his donuts were fresh, but

Cute little shop! The gentleman (maybe owner) who helped me was super sweet! I am so grateful. I got 3 chocolate donuts with M&Ms on them and my kids absolutely loved them! They raved about it! The donuts were flakey and soft and soo delicious! Thank you for your kind service!

Best donuts in Denver. I discovered this place through the 2goodtogo app and haven't looked back. You got to try the cronut with cinnamon.

The donuts are a good size, always fresh and there is so much variety. Overall their donuts are delicious but giving 4 stars instead of 5 because one time they were undercooked. Staff are always super friendly! Love coming here for our donuts

Every time I come in the doughnuts are amazing. And the service is equally as amazing. Alana is absolutely amazing and always makes my morning when I come in.

I love donuts and these are up there with the best donuts I have every had. I have eaten donuts from coast to coast and this establishment had the best maple old fashioned and apple fritter I?ve ever tasted. On my next visit I will have to get there earlier to try the cr?me br?l?e.

I use the too good to go app when I visit and sometimes I buy extra items. They are very nice and the quality of the donuts are good.

I had a great experience as a first time customer! The atmosphere was friendly and everyone was quick to help and answer questions! The donuts were delicious! I will definitely be returning and telling my friends and family about this place!

so fresh and delicious! staff were super kind and kept the line moving quickly. loved their selections. will definitely need to come back to try some more!

We love this place for our donuts! We love the donuts, but honestly the staff is what puts them over the top. They are always friendly and helpful..

Update: I?ve changed my review to five stars because of how well the manager handled the situation after the fact. I received a phone call the day my event. He was very apologetic and explained a bit more about the situation and what happened. He even offered to cover the donuts for our next event. It?s not common that you see a business take accountability for their mistakes. While I wish we could have had donuts for our event, I know things happen and will definitely be giving them another chance because

For the price, they are very small. I asked for a 3pk of cronut holes, for (and was charged for) 9. ?? The long johns white filling, is more like frosting. The fritters and old fashion were WAY to sweet! Almost $40 for 5 longs johns, 2 old fashions, a pineapple fritter and, apparently, 9 cronut holes. King soopers is better (imo) and will probably be going there instead of this one.

Amazing donut shop! I had the pleasure of meeting the owner, very friendly and welcoming. The donuts were delicious. I will be back.

Great gourmet donuts. Was impressed when they filled the Bavarian cream in front of me. Donuts were super fresh and had great flavor!

We went here for our Father's Day tradition trying new donut places. The donuts themselves are fresh and well made. The employees are kind and attentive. The store is clean and well appointed. I'm very impressed with this new donut location! My son highly recommends the cinnamon sugar raised donut. My daughter loved the fillable donut. The apple fritter had large chunks of apples, and had a crisp outside with a chewy center. The berry creme was sticky and delicious; with fresh berries and sweet Bavarian cre

The old fashioned was wonderful. Both of the larger donuts were undercooked. Dough on the inside. The price was unreasonable - $12 for three donuts - two of which weren't sellable. If the donuts were fully cooked and maybe half the price we would return but as it stands we will not be back. Customer service was friendly.

The Donut House has amazing donuts that are freshly made daily. Everything we?ve tried is so delicious and the service is fast and friendly. This reminds me of the local bakery that I used to love when I was a kid. Stop in there and you will not be disappointed. In fact, you?ll want to rush back the next day!

Such a nice experience. First time going in, and was treated so so kindly and such a positive atmosphere. Also amazing donuts. Will be going back and highly recommend ????

This was our first time here. Stephanie and Alana were amazing! Once we entered we were greeted and Stephanie spoke about each donut! The donuts were delicious! We will be back! The donuts were fresh and amazing! I recommend the cronuts! Thank you!!!

Best and the most Delicious donuts I?ve had in awhile definitely recommend 100%

Huge variety of donuts and so delicious. We tried all the highly recommended ones and they did not disappoint. It is pricier for a donut but you get what you pay for, totally worth it. Customer service was top notch as well.

Okay, WOW!!! These donuts are incredible. We have now found our new favorite donut shop ?? ?? Staff was wonderful too! I love that there are plenty of places to sit and eat should you decide you just can't wait till you get home like us.

Stopped by this morning to try it out. The selection of donuts was huge, and everything we tried was fresh and delicious. The shop is cute and clean, and the service was very friendly. So excited to finally have a donut shop in the area!

We were eager to check this place out! There was about a 25 minute wait which is fine, we figured there would be since it?s new. The staff were very pleasant. I do agree with some other posters in that the price is outrageous. We got 6 standard donuts and it came to $17! The donuts didn?t taste super fresh at 12p on a Sunday. We probably won?t be making a special trip back due to the price.

Yes, the line was long but that should be expected for a new place that just opened up. And even as they continue to do business I wouldn?t be surprised of a wait - not unexpected for a great donut shop and well worth it! The line/wait is no different than another great donut shop that we would visit in Louisville. But now there is a place much closer by! The staff was very friendly, greeted us even as they saw us enter the store, and helped everyone as quickly as they possibly could. Was even apologetic

The gentleman working this morning had such a kind smile and made my pick up quick and easy. He is the reason I will return!

The owners/operators here are great at customer service. The donuts are a little pricey but reliably good and because their customer service is excellent, it?s worth the price.

Great place and perfect to go to on Sunday. They have great sausage rolls.

Crazy expensive donuts and very slow service unfortunately. We ordered 6 donuts and 6 donut holes. 3 of the 6 were ?deluxe? (fritters, etc). Our bill came to $25! As I drove home I wondered if maybe the guy checking us out rang us up wrong? we pay about 1/2 this price for the same order at Donut Social in Brighton. In addition, the speed of service was really really slow. Only one cash register and the guy running it needed help with every single order to get people checked out. There were about 5 grou

Phenomenal doughnuts - really the best I've ever had - even later in the day they were fresh as ever The experience filled me with nostalgia from the Sundays when I was a kid and my parents would bring home D&D and I had a doughnut with a tall glass of milk. Owner was very nice, friendly, and welcoming. Exceptional selection - tried the twist and the croissant doughnuts and raspberry filled. It's cool they pipe the filling of your choice fresh. Will def be visiting again soon. Please help keep this place

This is a true hidden gem! I love the glazed donut. I think all their donuts are excellent, but the glazed is just the best I?ve ever had the coronut is a croissant donut that is to die for unbelievable they also have a peach cobbler and a cr?me br?l?e doughnut that is incredible. I?m telling you I can?t say enough. Good things about this place. the owner is there all the time so the quality is just spot on. This place is worth every penny.

The absolute best GF DONUTS ?? I have had in the years since my Celiac diagnosis. I bought a dozen to ship to NY and ate about a dozen in the two weeks I was in the Denver area. The GF vanilla is a Twinkie lady finger flavor delight. Next the GF cinnamon sugar was delicious and perfect with afternoon tea. The GF chocolate is rich and a bit denser than the other flavors. Great for dunking and I had one with vanilla ice cream. The flavors stand out with out being overly sweet or greasy. The Donut House has th

We just moved to this area and we are delighted to have a local donut shop with so many options! Definitely try out the filled donuts, you get to choose your filling and they do it right in front of you! We will definitely be returning!

First time coming here and wow I am impressed! The service was incredible and the donuts are AMAZING. Everyone was so nice and helpful and everything was so good. Definitely coming back here!

This location has really helpful and welcoming service. The place feels warm and they even gave me a free donut. They also have kolaches, which I haven?t seen in any donut shop in Colorado! Donuts are very soft and tasty as well! Prices reasonable too.

delicious donuts, small but cozy storefront, owner as sweet as the donuts

I wanted to say something, somewhere, because their service and attentiveness to their customers was outstanding. Kudos. As soon as I walked in the team at The Donut house said hello and came out from the behind the counter to show me everything. While looking at their display of beautiful donuts, they gave me a tour of all their flavors. Among their many delicious flavors, it's hard to beat their star of the show: the cronut. They gave me a sample and i ordered one for myself. They have a sugared Cronut,

We went today for a dozen Donuts and wow! Donuts are AMAZING! When I get a dozen Donuts at Krispy Kreme or Dunkin, my kids eat 3, and 9 end up in the garbage. My kids have already eaten 8 of the dozen we picked up at Donut House and they're eating the last 4 in the morning. Service was awesome, we were greeted and given an explanation of their specialty and all flavors. We will be back next weekend!

Large variety and delicious donuts. Friendly people. They also have Kolaches.

Their variety of donuts is fun, but they also have plenty of classics which I love. The person working was very helpful and friendly. We really enjoyed our selection and will be back! If you like cr?me br?l?e, definitely try their cr?me br?l?e donut- it was awesome ??

Too expensive for us, $10.00 for 4 donuts.. OMG a dozen is $42.00 won?t be back? the cashier took the customers cash before me. He went to get my donuts, I asked would he changes his gloves, he said I didn?t touch anything, I said, you just touched the previous customers cash?. Public Service Announcement- don?t lie to the person who Just saw what you did. Also change your gloves

Just tried the donut house and was very impressed! Welcome surprise that they had vegan donuts and they were delicious! Kids loved the frosted donuts. Staff was friendly and helpful. My new go to donut shop!!

Jasmine was very professional and friendly. Never had a cronut and if you haven't you must try it.

Wonderful donuts and the staff are awesome. They go out of their way to make you feel comfortable

We drove out here to give them a try, but wasn't able to buy anything. There was a long line (opening day) and I think there was a 10-20 minute wait for any doughnuts mid-day around 9:00 am. We figured by the time we got to the front, they would be out of doughnuts again so we left and went somewhere else. Hopefully we will be in the area again at some point to try them out. It's a cute little shop.

My husband brought home a dozen doughnuts and a dozen doughnut holes; some of the best doughnuts I've had. The Old Fashioned doughnut was moist and had just the right amount sweet. The doughnuts holes with cinnamon were so yummy. And, the fruit filled doughnuts were perfect. My only complaint is.... I ate too many. Oh well! We will be back. Karen Greening

The gluten free donut is amazing. It?s also dairy free!

This place was fantastic. The croissant donuts were amazing! Staff is super friendly and I can?t recommend the donuts enough. Very happy with this place and will be back soon.

Great food but the guy was in the back smoking when I got there and I couldn't find anyone in the store. He came back wreaking like an ash tray so strong that I decided not to buy anything besides the order I had called in. Stop breathing cigarettes on the food guy.

If you want Winchell?s, go to Winchell?s. That?s where the cheap donuts are. If you want deliciously soft and pillowy raised donuts that are still pretty pillowy the next day, go to the Donut House! These donuts are delectable! The cronuts are also delicious! Obviously pricier because of croissant dough efforts and amounts of butter needed. It?s so worth it!

Great service, kind staff, and AWESOME DONUTS!

Delicious donuts. The owner is nice & friendly. Explained all his donuts, and they were fresh. Will definitely go back.

Love the flaky Croissant Donuts. Delicious. The people are so very nice who work there. Will definitely be my go to donut shop.

Best donuts around! Definitely worth a visit! Tucked away in Larkridge, off Hwy 7 and 25, Thornton . Gluten free and vegan friendly

Sign and Google says "Opens 6:00 am daily ". I was there at 06:13, tried the door and it was locked. I could see some lady sitting in there, looking at me, music was blaring loud but, no one came to let me in !!! Have heard other stories about this place and their service but, I guess I will go other places. Was really counting on some coffee and something to eat before going to work.

Very kind service, but most of the donuts were under baked and they didn't fill all of the filled donuts...they just put a dot of jelly on the side :/ Wanted to like them so bad...we might try them again to see if they have the same issues.

Amazing place. Doughnuts are delicious and staff is awesome

Great donuts fantastic service!

Delicious donuts, friendly staff, and a clean facility. We?ll be stopping here often in the future! The blueberry cake donut was a favorite!

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